USPS Parcel SelectⓇ is an economy ground service offered by USPS for domestic shipments. The service does run a little cheaper than First Class and Priority Mail, but the delivery does take anywhere from 1-8 days. Parcel SelectⓇ also uses the weight, dimensions, zone, and rate class ...
What is third-party logistics (3PL)? How does a 3PL work? Why do companies choose to work with a 3PL provider? When should you consider outsourcing fulfillment logistics to a 3PL? Pros and cons of 3PLs What are the types of 3PL companies? Should you work with an asset-based or a non...
Shipping zones affect eCommerce fulfillment in two dimensions: money and time. The cost to send a package is the metric most directly affected because carriers set a pricing structure based in large part on the zone. However, the relationship between shipping zones andshipping costsis not linear ...
A carrier is a company that delivers packages or freight (or both). The major package delivery carriers in the U.S. are FedEx, UPS, and USPS. The shipper is the person who sends a package via a carrier. In your eCommerce business, you are the shipper for your order fulfillment. Terms...
 You’ve been getting catalogs in the mail with no postage because it was likely sent to your postal box via USPS Bound Printed Matter (or BPM). BPM mail, which is often referred to as Bulk Mail, is a class of mail that’s different from regular mail
How does a 3PL work? While the 3PL fulfillment process can vary depending on the provider and services you’ve agreed on, the typical process looks like this: The 3PL receives your inventory at its warehouse and organizes each SKU. When an order is placed on your ecommerce site, it’s ...
A postal code is a series of numbers that allow the USPS to find your mail’s destination. It usually represents small localities, neighborhoods, or Post Office areas, helping them sort and deliver your items faster. In the US, postal codes are referred to as ZIP (Zone Improvement Plan) ...
Share: Never miss a resource. Subscribe to our newsletter. Conversion rate is one of the most critical benchmarks for improving user acquisition (UA) and driving app performance. It measures how effectively your app turns interest into action. However, it varies by app vertical and conversion ...
Picking is one of the core functions of any warehouse. Reliable WMS software will actually create pick lists so goods can be retrieved in the most efficient way (whether that’s zone picking, wave picking, or batch picking). With each new order, the picker receives a packing slip of the ...
A psychiatric service dog encourages ventures into the outdoors while also providing support for their owner when they get out of their comfort zone. Dogs can also facilitate social interactions while also putting their person at ease if such social situations become too stressful. Federally Protected...